“A great place to just chill and read, have a cup of java, very easy to find what you need!! My favorite store!!
Also got to meet my favorite author last night, Douglas Preston!”
11AM - 7:30PM
16 E 17th St, New York
Hobby Shops
“I have been shopping in Beads of Paradise for years. The collections are amazing from all over the world. Gorgeous glass beading, minerals,geodes, metal beads, w lots of help from knowledgeable and friendly staff .
You can purchase strands of beads or just one. You can redo old bead jewelry, add to a piece, rearrange the design or just update a clasp or length.
Make a purchase for yourself, your business, your love or child or friend. Gifts for wedding parties or that 80 yr old Aunt you cherish
There are African carvings and higher end gold and silver ready to wear, also
Pay a visit.
elayne dix”
“I love this store! I visit whenever I'm in NYC. They have a large selection of scientific specimens and natural world items. Skulls, gemstones, meteorites, aquatic items, fossils, and so much more. Anyone looking for interesting items for themselves or as a gift, should make it a point to go to the Evolution Store.”
10:30AM - 6PM
11 E 33rd St, New York
Hobby Shops
“Love to go there - amazing selection - but you have to understand the experience. It contains a HUGE selection of games, and RPG books. Might be the most in NY State outside of the huge Millennium games up in Rochester. I've found items that have been out of print for years, or had small production runs.
BUT...
Stacked in huge shelves that stretch from floor to ceiling. It takes a while to read through everything! With tiny aisles that barely have room for one person to walk down. If you're claustrophobic, be warned!
It's almost all at MSRP. Not a place to get a bargain or a deal, generally (that said, they do have a bargain shelf at the back of the store. Right hand aisle, left side all the way back).”
“Amazing selection with helpful and knowledgable staff - you never buy something without knowing what you're getting. Showed me ink samples, explained bits about my pen that I bought that i wouldnt have known otherwise. So good i came twice in one trip. Absolute reccomend! Margaret was extremely knowledgable. Go here!”
“Tannens is a great store. I've bought from them a good handful of times. Always great service. This time, I figured I'd try the $50 mystery box. First time purchasing it. Man(!!!) am I glad I did. I know this must be a rarity, I opened the box and saw a thin book, something in another box, a thick deck of cards and a mentalism piece that was in a thin cardboard box. So, ok, let's see what I got. The thick deck of cards was The Bigger Picture, the thin book was HERMES, the mentalism piece in the box was Rhine 2000. What was in the other box, A Mikame Magicians Changing Chest circa 2005 in brand new condition!! I was FLOORED!! I'm sure I got really lucky.
Thank you Tannens”
“Stopped in to get a frame and was helped by Jeremy. He was so helpful and patient as we looked through various frames together. He even helped me put the wire on the frame. Glad I went into the store instead of trying to order online!”
“I would like to extend a huge shout out to the team at BLICK for helping me Get my pieces ready for art expo, New York last month. My recent trip there was incredible, but also very nerve-racking, Raluca, Nina, and Jessica Saved the day by hitting the ground running on a last-minute request I had. I literally called them from the airport to see if they were able to do some same day framing for me. Their ability to help me out, even though they had an extremely mounting workload already, Is a gift that I will never forget. Not only Where my piece is ready before the show, but the Craftsmanship was Flawless. The BLICK flagship store is one of the most beautiful establishments that I’ve ever walked into! I cannot wait to work with his team again, of course, with way more notice this time. I highly suggest visiting this location if you are ever in town or just live in New York. They really appreciate the arts, and there are some amazing artists there as well. Thank you again so much!!!!”
“I’m from Las Vegas but as I have had an extended work trip, I’ve been so grateful to have access to Blicks and staff is so friendly and helpful! Keeping my creativity alive while I experience the grind of the city has been imperative. ESSENTIAL BUSINESS!!”
“Experience was amazing the owner helped me with everything I needed and went through all of the products throughly with me. 100% recommend and must visit for all your card needs.”
“My lcs is not very competitive so im forced to shop online.. I have made multiple purchases from this company.. always by mail and by check. Never had any issues.. the prices are always the best online.. I even got what appears to be a bu coin when I paid for cleaned.. maybe an attempt to keep my business.. either way, very happy with Bullion Exchanges.”
“I haven't actually spoken to anyone yet but I am trying to sell my stamps so if someone can help me out I would appreciate it because they are rare and in mint condition and I have heard good things about this place but I am not sure what is going on.”
9AM - 9PM
675 6th Ave, New York
Hobby Shops
“Kayla helped me customize a frame and was extremely creative, insightful, and helpful. She was super patient with all of my decisions and guided me in the right direction. Highly recommend requesting her!”
9AM - 9PM
555 5th Ave, New York
Hobby Shops
“One of my favorite places in New York to work and spend a few relaxing hours. The café area is amazing, and the Starbucks inside is highly recommended. It’s the perfect spot to grab a coffee, read a book, or get some work done in a cozy atmosphere.
The bookstore itself is huge and has an incredible selection of books, always very updated with new releases and trending titles. I especially love the Paperblanks notebooks — I’m absolutely obsessed with them, and this location always has beautiful options available.
If you’re visiting NYC, I definitely recommend this Barnes & Noble on Fifth Avenue. It’s spacious, comfortable, and you can truly find a little bit of everything there.”
“This is a nice place to find unique scale models. The selection of trains in particular is expansive. Reading some of the other reviews almost made me skip this place, but I think you just have to understand that while this may not be the cheapest place to find a particular model it is the rare store where you can see such a diverse selection of scale models in one place.The gentleman behind the cash register was very warm and helpful when I asked him to point me in the direction of some specific models I was looking for. Overall, a really unique old school shop in midtown that I look forward to visiting again.”
“Montasy is one of my favorite spots for Gundam TCG locals. The venue is spacious, the staff friendly, and tournaments are run efficiently. The venue has a wide selection of merchandise spanning the majority of card games, and comic books.”
12 - 3:30PM 4 - 7PM
55 E 8th St, New York
Hobby Shops
“Great place, decent selection of miniatures but slightly limited when compared to other larger Warhammer stores outside of the NYC. Staff is friendly, helpful, and informative. I see a lot of complaints on store hours and I do understand that feeling. I too have experienced these frustrations previously but best way to navigate this is to join the Facebook group. The store staff will always without fail post store closures or hours changes there whenever something occurs.”
“Cute shop that’s right near Rockefeller Center! I was on the hunt for Sonny Angels my whole trip, so when I found some I was ecstatic! Unfortunately, if you are a serious collector, they had very few series’ to choose from: they had birthday, flower gifts, vegetables, and one animal series when I went. The smiskis were heavily stocked though!! I can never find authentic Sonny angel in my area though, so I thought it was worth it! The only other thing was the price… $30 even for 2 Sonny angels is madness. So, if you’re worried about the price, find another store! But this store was conveniently located and since it was my last day in the city, I nabbed a few! ☺️”
“Love these guys for what they are now—quick online shop for electronic odds and ends that get delivered quickly (at least in NYC). When I'm not looking to buy a cheap box of 250 parts that gets delivered in two weeks, tinkersphere will be there to sell me just one that I can have in my hands tomorrow. Yes the prices are higher but that's the reality with buying at these quantities.The customer service is great, twice now I've had to modify my order after placing it and they've always responded quickly.”
10AM - 6:50PM
4 Bryant Pk Store #2, New York
Hobby Shops
“The representative helped me as soon as I walked through the door! She helped me find the particular thing I needed. Everything in my little section was approx $3”
10AM - 7PM
1243 3rd Ave, New York
Hobby Shops
“The Modern State on Lexington Avenue is an expansive and surprising destination that feels like a well-kept neighborhood secret for high-quality goods. While it may not be the first place that comes to mind for toys, its selection is remarkably vast and spans all age groups.
Unexpected Toy Department: The upstairs level houses a large collection ranging from high-end LEGO sets to niche European baby brands that are difficult to find elsewhere.
Diverse Inventory: Beyond toys, the store excels in its selection of fine pens, disposable tableware, and a rotating array of holiday-themed items.
Targeted Shopping: This is an ideal stop if you have a specific item in mind and value a wide selection over finding a bargain.
Atmosphere: The service is generally functional rather than warm or hands-on, so it’s best suited for shoppers who prefer to browse independently.”
“I was recommended to come here and I found a cute Marine tshirt and this helmet bag! It is spacious and sturdy, I’ve used it as a laptop bag with all my essentials and also a gym bag. Excited to shop here again!”